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Call center reverses work-from-home trend, eyes Greenville
Transcom, a 30,000-employee call center company, was at the vanguard of the work-from-home trend long before COVID-19. But now, as the company continues to grow, it is bringing employees back into the office and office back to the U.S.
Why do young professionals keep leaving?
Young Professional turnover costs the U.S. economy $30.5 billion each year, according a recent Gallup article. Kamber Parker, a Greenville area development director, briefs employers on how to keep millennial talent on their team.
Back to the Future: High school reimagines advanced manufacturing opportunities
Before leaving BMW, former CEO Knudt Flor said that the next generation's aptitude in AI would be the key to keeping the U.S. competitive on the global stage. One Upstate high school is introducing students to the field earlier than ever
Rising popularity of coworking space gets boost from pandemic
Sure, people had heard of coworking and thought it was a pretty cool idea. Just … you know — for other people, for other companies. Then offices shut down for a pandemic and legions went home where, for many, the novelty
Bilingual banks tap into unreached Hispanic consumer markets
If we don't grow with Latinos, we don't grow at all, says Bank of America's vice president. In the Upstate, some banks are going the extra mile to reach what, according to recent studies, may be the industry's most likely customer.
Lightsey hones in on mobility, innovation at Upstate SC Alliance meeting
When Harry Lightsey saw his first iPhone in 2007, he was seeing one of two in the world. At Upstate SC Alliance’s midyear meeting, he exhorted the state's business community to keep up with today’s even faster pace of innovation.
Anderson County employment exceeds 2019 numbers
More people in Anderson County are at work today than even before the pandemic: a good indicator that the county is moving toward recovery, says County Council Chair Tommy Dunn.
Laurens County selected for new industry, development project
As Laurens County ushers in new investment and industry, the county's economic development group is seeking to attract and retain a healthy workforce through what the organization calls a vibrant, resilient and livable community.
Boeing, Clemson partner on initiative for men of color
The aerospace company announced its leading sponsorship of Clemson’s 2021 Men of Color National Summit today, support of Call Me Mister graduates through a workforce development program and a full STEM Tiger Alliance Scholarship.
Greenville Chamber offers discount on screening services
Greenville Chamber investors will be eligible for a 25% discount on background screening through a chamber partnership with SR&I. The program offers a variety of background screening services for any business size.
Seattle medical tech startup moves to Anderson
A medical data company that allows users to store encrypted health care information on their smartphones has established a home in Anderson County after starting its life in Seattle, Wash., and gaining a patent on the technology.
Recruiting office moves Greenville location to Endeavor
Atlanta-based staffing firm ExecuSource is moving its Greenville footprint to the Endeavor co-working venue located in Main Street’s One Tower.
